Teaching Assistant NEW

Newbridge Development Association; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Beauchamp City Sixth Form seeks motivated individuals for a fixed-term support role, primarily assisting students with special educational needs (SEND). The position involves personal care, collaboration with educators, and promoting an inclusive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to safeguarding students' wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with SEND.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely.
• Familiarity with safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support students with personal care needs and manual handling.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to implement care plans.
• Monitor student progress and promote a safe learning environment.

Skills

Manual handling

Personal care

Collaboration

Monitoring student progress

Safeguarding

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or care

Job description

Hours: 32.5 hours per week / 38 weeks per year

1 year Fixed-term contract

Beauchamp City Sixth Form is committed to continuous learning and all staff are expected to engage in continuing professional learning and development. In common with all who work in the college, the post holder will also be expected:

• Act as an ambassador for the college by supporting our values and expectations of learning.
• Be a significant presence and role model for pupils and staff and to meet fully the college dress code.
• Follow and where appropriate enact all relevant Sixth Form policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Contribute to college development through team planning and review meetings.
• To participate in the college’s performance management scheme.

Participation in extra-curricular activities is voluntary but all staff members are encouraged to participate lead and promote activities to build good relationships with young people and broaden their informal learning opportunities.

All staff are expected to be familiar with and adhere to all Sixth Form policies and, in particular, meet key requirements in relation to health and safety and teaching and learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for motivated colleagues to join our team, working with students to ensure they achieve their full potential.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• • Perform manual handling tasks such as lifting, transferring, repositioning, and supporting students using appropriate techniques and equipment (e.g., hoists, slings, standing frames).
• • Support students with personal care needs, including toileting, dressing, and feeding, while maintaining dignity and respect.
• • Work closely with the class teacher and other professionals (e.g., physiotherapists, occupational therapists) to implement individual education and care plans.
• • Monitor and record student progress and report concerns to the appropriate staff.
• • Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• • Attend relevant training, including manual handling, safeguarding, and first aid.
• • To observe and feed back to the teacher on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies.
• • To be part of tutor time and Extracurricular programmes.
• • To provide supervision in the Learning Development Department as required.
• • To assist in the preparation and differentiation of materials, e.g. enlarging text, photocopying.
• • To assist with SEN record keeping, the writing of Student Passports, testing of students and with the maintenance of the school SEN record.
• • To assist in real emergencies, should the teacher have to leave the classroom.
• • To help to safeguard students’ health and safety, particularly in the context of practical classes.
• • To participate in school SEN meetings either in or out of College hours, as required.
• • To participate in training as appropriate.
• • To participate in Statement Review meetings and work experience visits, as required.
• • To assist in the preparation for, and invigilation of examinations.
• • To help to promote the general progress and wellbeing of students with SEND. Working either within the class, small groups or one to one.
• • To provide direct practical support for the integration of individual students with physical disabilities in practical classes to ensure their full engagement in all aspects of college life.
• • To provide support for the integration of statemented students in curriculum classes.
• • To assist class teachers who are teaching groups which include students with SEND.
• • To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.
• • Assist students with physical disabilities in accessing the curriculum and participating in classroom activities.

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Closing Date: Monday 9th June at 9:00 am

Beauchamp City Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.